Rallies and Musical Numbers: Hairspray Unpacks Racism in The 1960s
The multifaceted musical represents America in the 1960s and the battle against bigotry as an ensemble cast portrays how to fight for the limelight.
Next!
An entertaining, somewhat madcap, unbiased exploration into a variety of interpersonal relationships which are wavering in the face of changing societal mores and diverse and challenging sexual preference choices.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
An entertaining, somewhat madcap, unbiased exploration into a variety of interpersonal relationships which are wavering in the face of changing societal mores and diverse and challenging sexual preference choices.
Rating:
Genre:Comedy
Written By:Giulietta Revel
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:
Studio:
Articles You May Like
'Unsolved Mysteries': Netflix’s Revival Series is as Eerie as it is Compelling
'Unsolved Mysteries' is a reminder that not everyone has closure in their lives. Things will happen that have no known explanation, and seemingly come out of nowhere.
'Tár' — The Monster's Side of Paradise
A film for the post-MeToo era that inverts the narrative with an ironic coda, Tár depicts the duality of a sensitive artist capable of great evil and vile manipulation.
"Outerlands" Provides Community in Unexpected Places
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
Dear Evan Hansen: Great Songs, Questionable Implications!
I first saw Dear Evan Hansen on the Broadway stage. Apparently, I was so blown away by the magic of theater that I didn’t pick up on the questionable dynamics. The story's clumsy handling in the movie brought those issues to light.
A Lunar Colony and Its 'Crater'
A science fiction movie brings a strong diverse cast and adventure in outer space.